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Kimmeridgian

Proper noun

Meaning

Kimmeridgian

(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Jurassic period.

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Examples

A. louisae fossils are rare, known only from one site in the upper Brushy Basin Member; they date to the late Kimmeridgian stage, about 151 mya. Source: Internet

In 2005, many specimens in addition to the holotype were found assignable to A. ajax, YPM 1840, NSMT-PV 20375, YPM 1861, and AMNH 460. The specimens date from the late Kimmeridgian to the early Tithonian ages. Source: Internet

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